Entwistle Reservoir – Wayoh Reservoir Dam loop from Entwistle

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Blackburn with Darwen

North Turton

Entwistle Reservoir – Wayoh Reservoir Dam loop from Entwistle

Easy

4.8

(49)

393

hikers

Entwistle Reservoir – Wayoh Reservoir Dam loop from Entwistle

01:48

6.73km

80m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 28, 2026

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Includes a short out-and-back section

Your route doubles back at a waypoint. If this isn’t intentional, adjust the waypoint’s position.

After 3.63 km for 137 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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214 m

Entwistle Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Entwistle Dam was designed by Thomas Ashworth, a local land surveyor, overseen by Jesse Hartley, the Liverpool Docks engineer. Other works were by Joseph Jackson, an engineer and surveyor from …

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784 m

Entwistle Viaduct is a striking railway bridge that spans the picturesque valley near Turton in Lancashire. It's surrounded by lush countryside and offers a dramatic contrast to the natural beauty of the area.

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2.16 km

Wayoh Reservoir Dam

Highlight • Structure

There is a nice 3.2 miles (5.3 km) around Wayoh Reservoir dam. The views from here north, up along the entire length of the reservoir, are particularly nice, and the water is amazingly clear.

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3.23 km

Wayoh Reservoir and Armsgrove Viaduct

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wayoh Reservoir, encircled by woodland and a 3-mile (5 km) footpath, is a beautiful place for a walk. The trail is generally easy but can be muddy after rainfall.

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3.69 km

Wayoh Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

4.42 km

Second Stream Near the Reservoir

Highlight • River

5.62 km

Bradshaw Brook Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

This carries the Bolton to Blackburn railway over a spur of Wayoh Reservoir

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5.66 km

Armsgrove Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Wayoh Reservoir is circled by woodland and on the western side sits the impressive Amrsgrove Viaduct. Comprising of nine arches, the viaduct is used by the Manchester to Clitheroe railway line.

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